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5 Ways to Prevent Back Pain
on Wednesday, January 9, 2019According to Roger Chou, M.D., an OSHU professor in Portland, Oregon, low back pain is currently impacting 540 million people worldwide and results in 2.7 million emergency visits in the U.S. each year. Back pain can be prevented, and the first line of defense is education. Here are 5 ways you can increase your chances […]
5 Tips for Relief and Recovery from Low Back Pain
on Thursday, December 13, 2018According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), lower back pain is the most common work-related disability. It is estimated that at least 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain in their lifetime. WHAT CAUSES LOWER BACK PAIN? Many of the issues related to back pain can be attributed to age, […]
What Are The Risk Factors For Back Pain?
on Thursday, December 6, 2018Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. In fact, back pain is so prevalent that it can strike even if you have no risk factors at all. There are specific factors, however, that might put you at greater risk of developing back pain. RISK FACTORS FOR BACK PAIN […]
Setting Goals for Physical Therapy Treatment
on Saturday, December 1, 2018Goals are just as important when it comes to physical therapy as with any other aspect of life. The purpose of a goal is to provide long-term vision and short-term motivation. These impact your expectations and help measure your progress as you work towards recovery. Here are some of the best ways to set and […]
Is Sitting the New Smoking? How to Avoid the Health Risks of Sitting at a Desk All Day
on Thursday, November 15, 2018In 2015, the Public Health England, the government body responsible for public health issues in England and Wales, recently commissioned an expert statement on the status and impact of prolonged sitting in the office. As the findings circulated media outlets like CNN, Forbes and clinical websites like the Mayo Clinic began to compare the health […]
Tips for Maintaining Good Posture to Prevent Neck Pain
on Thursday, November 8, 2018Some neck and back pain can be prevented through good posture. What is good posture? Most think of good posture as the way you position your body when standing (no slouching) or even how you sit at your desk (back straight, shoulders back, eyes forward), but having good posture is also important while you sleep. […]
How to Avoid Back Injuries from Lifting
on Thursday, November 1, 2018Your back, and more specifically your lower back, is at the highest risk for injuries when lifting. Your back is made of bones, muscles, and other tissues that extend from your neck to your pelvis. Almost every movement you make requires your back to participate. This is even more true when it comes to lifting […]
Physical Therapy for Auto Injuries and Workplace Injuries
on Thursday, October 25, 2018The most common injuries are either work-related or auto-related. Both types of injuries require immediate attention. The majority or work-related injuries are sprains and strains (See our list of the other top 5 work-related injuries), while most auto-related injuries are related to whiplash and can impact the neck and spine (Read who covers auto injury). […]
Role of Therapeutic Exercise in Treating Musculoskeletal Pain
on Thursday, October 18, 2018According to a study by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a physical therapy program can be an effective, high-value, conservative solution for treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Physical therapists give patients the tools they need, such as a home exercise program, to help them manage their condition and achieve long-term health benefits. What is Musculoskeletal […]
The Importance of Your At-Home Physical Therapy Plan
on Thursday, October 11, 2018Your Home Exercise Program or HEP for short is the “homework” your physical therapist gives you to help you increase your recovery. Your physical therapy treatment goes hand-in-hand with a home exercise program and both are essential in making your rehab more effective. There is research that says only 35% of physical therapy patients participate […]
